North Waterford Congregational Church · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Stoneham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stoneham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04231. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stoneham
Diabetes, heart disease and cancer run high in Stoneham
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.1%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 9.9% across Maine. In all, Stoneham runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and diabetes, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stoneham, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maine figure falls outside Stoneham’s likely range; Stoneham’s figures come from ZIP code 04231, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stoneham adults…
Stoneham runs above ME on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stoneham is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Stoneham as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stoneham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Stoneham
No hospital or community health center in Stoneham itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Stoneham; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
41 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Stoneham adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Stoneham adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Stoneham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Stoneham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stoneham adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stoneham
Why doesn’t Stoneham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stoneham.
What hospital is closest to Stoneham?
Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Stoneham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stoneham.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.